Alabama playing for NWBA championship

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Published: Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 12:24 a.m.

BIRMINGHAM | The University of Alabama men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams will play for the national championship today at the Collegiate Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Tournament at the Lakeshore Olympic Training Center.

The Alabama women defeated Illinois 56-46 and advanced to the title game for the 6th straight year. Karolina Lingyte led all scorers with 27 points and 10 rebonds while shooting 77 percent from the field and going 2-for-3 from the 3-point line.

Cindy Ouellet added 12 points.

Illinois was led by Helen Freeman with 17 points and Gail Gaeng with 13.

UA led 29-19 at halftime and maintained that margin over the second half.

Alabama will play Wisconsin-Whitewater today at 1 p.m. at the Lakeshore Foundation for the national championship.

The Alabama men beat Illinois 66-52. Jared Arambula led all scorers with 35 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. Bo Hedges scored 15 points and Ryan Hynes contributed 10 points with six rebounds and two blocks.

The men play UT-Arlinghton today at 3 p.m.

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